Lemon cream

[Sussan Estela Olaya]

Hi Sahmini.

Sosa’s Hot Gelcream is a starch-based thickener and stabilizer designed for hot recipes. If you don’t have it, you can substitute it with another ingredient that performs a similar function, depending on the texture you want to achieve.

You can substitute it with cornstarch.

Usage: Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water before adding it to the hot cream to avoid lumps. Cook until it thickens.

Dosage: For every 100 g of liquid, use approximately 8-10 g of cornstarch.

If you’d like, you can tell me which recipe or course you’re referring to, and I can provide the exact amount of cornstarch needed.

Best regards.

[Sahmini A/P Sandra Lingam]

Hi Team, gluten free pastry topic

[Sahmini A/P Sandra Lingam]

How about emulsifier, there is any substitute ?

[Sussan ScoolinaryTeam]

Hi Sahmini.

We already know that Gelcrem caliente from Sosa can be replaced with cornstarch. Here are the recommendations for its use in the recipe:

Substituting Gelcrem with Cornstarch

▪️Quantity: Use approximately 10 g of cornstarch to replace 20 g of Gelcrem caliente. Cornstarch has a stronger thickening power, so you need less.

Alternatives for a Natural Emulsifier

If you don’t have a commercial emulsifier, you can use:

Sunflower Lecithin: A common and accessible vegan option.

▪️Proportion: Use about 2 g of lecithin for this recipe (approximately half the amount specified for the original emulsifier).

▪️Preparation: Dissolve the lecithin in a bit of warm lemon juice before adding it to the mixture to facilitate emulsification.

Agar-Agar with Secondary Emulsifying Properties: This thickener can also help, although it’s not ideal for this specific function.

▪️If you choose to use it: Use 1 g of agar-agar dissolved in the warm lemon juice before adding it to the rest of the mixture

When using cornstarch as a thickener, ensure you cook the mixture thoroughly to activate the starch and achieve a smooth, thick texture. Sunflower lecithin is the most versatile and easily available emulsifier to maintain the emulsion between the coconut oil and the other ingredients.

We hope this information is helpful.

Best regards!